H. 3345 -- Reps. Jennings, Martin and Huff: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-285 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SHALL SUSPEND FOR NINETY DAYS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY-ONE WHO IS DETERMINED TO HAVE A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT OF FOUR ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR ABOVE WHEN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THIS SUSPENSION AND THAT IT IS IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED BY LAW; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-1-286 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUSPEND FOR NINETY DAYS THE DRIVER'S LICENSE OF ANY PERSON TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER WHO IS DETERMINED TO HAVE A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT OF FIFTEEN ONE-HUNDREDTHS OF ONE PERCENT OR ABOVE WHEN OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THIS SUSPENSION AND THAT IT IS IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER PENALTIES IMPOSED BY LAW; AND TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-2951 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON ARRESTED FOR CERTAIN VIOLATIONS OF LAW REGARDING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE MUST HAVE HIS CONDUCT VIDEOTAPED AT THE LOCATION HE IS TAKEN FOR PURPOSES OF ADMINISTERING A CHEMICAL TEST OF HIS BREATH, TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURES WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR THIS VIDEOTAPING AND FOR THE FEE TO BE ASSESSED IN THESE CASES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
S. 778 -- Senator Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-440, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MINIMUM HOURS AND USE OF THE SCHOOL DAY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIRED INSTRUCTIONAL DAY OF SIX HOURS MAY ALSO CONSIST OF A WEEKLY EQUIVALENT AND TO PROVIDE AN APPROVAL PROCEDURE FOR THE EARLY DISMISSAL OF SCHOOLS NECESSITATED BY EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AND THAT THE DAYS MISSED ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE UP IF THE EARLY DISMISSAL IS APPROVED.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5155 -- Reps. Rogers, J. Brown, Byrd, Neal, Scott, Cromer, Quinn, Waites, Harrison, Shissias and Corning: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE TEAM OF STUDENTS FROM EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA WHO RECENTLY WON THE SECOND ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY BOWL, AND TO THE TEAM'S SPONSORS AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1994, FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND CONGRATULATED ON THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives be extended to the team of students from Eau Claire High School of Columbia who recently won the second annual Black History Bowl, and to the team's sponsors and school officials, on Thursday, April 28, 1994, at a time to be determined by the Speaker, for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on this accomplishment.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 5156 -- Reps. Allison, Cromer, Beatty, Robinson, Wells, Snow, Walker, Littlejohn, Wright, Vaughn, Cato, Lanford, Cooper, D. Smith, Davenport and Meacham: A HOUSE RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE 1994 MISS SOUTH CAROLINA CONTESTANTS TO VISIT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1994, AND EXTENDING THEM THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT 10:30 A.M. ON THAT DATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING HONORED.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the 1994 Miss South Carolina contestants are hereby invited to visit the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 27, 1994, and are extended the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives at 10:30 A.M. on that date for the purpose of being honored.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to organizers of the Miss South Carolina Pageant.
The Resolution was adopted.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
S. 743 -- Senators Land and Setzler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTIONS 12-4-755 AND 12-4-770 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPEAL OF A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION DENIAL TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA TAX COMMISSION AND PROVIDE THE APPEAL PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE FOR THE APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR AN APPEAL OF A PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT TO THE COMMISSION FOR PROPERTY ORIGINALLY ASSESSED BY THE COMMISSION; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-39-65 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE METHOD OF APPRAISING CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OF BUSINESSES AND OTHER ENTITIES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR; TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY TO BE ROUNDED TO THE
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 905 -- Senators Jackson and Washington: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-7-2205, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO TEMPORARY, INDETERMINATE COMMITMENT FOR EVALUATION FOR NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT, SO AS TO MAKE THE PROHIBITION PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION APPLICABLE TO CHILDREN FOUND IN CONTEMPT OF COURT FOR VIOLATION OF A COURT ORDER RELATED TO SUCH NONCRIMINAL MISCONDUCT.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 1230 -- Senator Martin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-57-155 OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR REAL ESTATE AGENTS, SO AS TO EXEMPT LICENSED BROKERS OR SALES AGENTS WHO ARE ALSO ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PROVISION.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
S. 1342 -- Senator Reese: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 50-25-1325 SO AS TO RESTRICT THE USE OF PERSONAL WATERCRAFT INCLUDING JET SKIS ON LAKE WILLIAM C. BOWEN, DEFINE TERMS, PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS, AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
S. 1371 -- Senator J. Verne Smith: A BILL TO AMEND THE 1976 CODE, BY ADDING SECTION 12-7-2418 SO AS TO PROVIDE A
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1372 -- Senators J. Verne Smith, Drummond, Peeler, McGill, O'Dell and Patterson: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE BUDGET AND CONTROL BOARD TO BORROW UP TO THIRTY-EIGHT MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE STATE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 1994, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THREE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THIS AUTHORIZATION MAY BE USED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF INITIATING THE STATE HOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING FEES AND THOSE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSITION OF STATE HOUSE OCCUPANTS TO, LOCATION OF, AND RENOVATION OF AN ALTERNATE LOCATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT FUNDS BORROWED BY GENERAL SERVICES FOR THIS PURPOSE SHALL BE REPAID WITH INTEREST DIRECTLY TO THE INSURANCE RESERVE FUND AS SOON AS MONIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH A REGULAR OR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
S. 1373 -- Senator McGill: A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 31, TITLE 33, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS LOCATED IN FLORENCE COUNTY, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A DISSOLVED NONPROFIT CORPORATION OR ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATION TO DISTRIBUTE THE REMAINING ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE TWO YEARS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT, IF SUCH DISTRIBUTION IS NOT ACCOMPLISHED WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF DISSOLUTION, THE REMAINING ASSETS ESCHEAT TO THE STATE.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as
follows.
Alexander, T.C. Allison Anderson Bailey, G. Bailey, J. Barber Baxley Boan Breeland Brown, H. Byrd Canty Carnell Cato Chamblee Cobb-Hunter Cooper Corning Cromer Delleney Elliott Fair Farr Felder Fulmer Gamble Govan Hallman Harrell Harrelson Harris, J. Harrison Harvin Harwell Haskins Hines Holt Houck Huff Inabinett Jaskwhich Keegan Kelley Kennedy Keyserling Kirsh Klauber Koon Lanford Littlejohn Marchbanks Martin Mattos McAbee McCraw McKay McMahand McTeer Meacham Moody-Lawrence Neal Neilson Phillips Rhoad Richardson Riser Robinson Scott Sharpe Sheheen Shissias Simrill Smith, D. Smith, R. Spearman Stille Stone Stuart Townsend Trotter Vaughn Waites Waldrop Walker Wells Whipper White Wilder, D. Wilder, J. Wilkes Wilkins Williams Witherspoon Wofford Worley Wright Young, A.
STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Tuesday, April 26. Donald W. Beatty H. Howell Clyborne, Jr. Irene K. Rudnick G. Ralph Davenport, Jr. Heyward G. Hutson Harry R. Askins James N. Law M.O. Alexander James H. Hodges John J. Snow, Jr. Lindsey O. Graham E.B. McLeod, Jr. Marion H. Kinon Roger M. Young Joe E. Brown Richard M. Quinn, Jr. Eugene C. Stoddard Grady A. Brown Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. John W. Tucker, Jr. C. Lenoir Sturkie Dell Baker Douglas Jennings, Jr.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. P. HARRIS a leave of absence for the day.
The SPEAKER granted Rep. THOMAS a leave of absence for the day due to illness.
Announcement was made that Dr. Stephen A. Imbeau of Florence is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.
The following Bill was taken up, read the third time, and ordered returned to the Senate with amendments.
S. 32 -- Senators Wilson, Ryberg, Russell, Rose and Peeler: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 15-75-40 SO AS TO CREATE A CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST SHOPLIFTERS.
The following Bills and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.
H. 4839 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 46-33-80 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES TO BE USED BY THE STATE CROP PEST COMMISSION.
H. 4854 -- Reps. Riser, Hines, Rhoad and Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 46-17-190, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMODITY BOARDS, SO AS TO REVISE THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARDS.
H. 5029 -- Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL, RELATING TO LICENSE TO CONSTRUCT OR CLEAN ON-SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND SELF-CONTAINED TOILETS, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 1691, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE 1976 CODE.
H. 4810 -- Reps. Richardson, J. Bailey, Quinn, Law, Kirsh, Wilkins, Harrell, Hodges, Hutson, Robinson, Mattos, Gamble, Shissias, Keyserling, Clyborne, Klauber, Thomas and Cromer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 58-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION AND ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY SHALL ELECT COMMISSIONERS BASED UPON THE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY PURSUANT TO THE OFFICIAL UNITED STATES CENSUS OF 1990, RATHER THAN THE CENSUS OF 1980.
H. 4247 -- Rep. Baxley: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-3-375, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PRORATION OF THE FEES.
H. 4755 -- Rep. Rogers: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 8-11-610, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO COMPUTATION OF ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED STATE EMPLOYEES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROVISION LIMITING THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL LEAVE ALLOWED IN ONE YEAR TO THIRTY DAYS.
Debate was resumed on the following Bill, the pending question being the consideration of the Bill.
H. 4911 -- Reps. Carnell, McAbee, Boan, H. Brown and J. Harris: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1377 OF 1968, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SO AS TO REVISE EXISTING BOND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE ADJUTANT GENERAL AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO SPECIFY THE USE OF CERTAIN FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; TO STATE THE INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO PROVIDE FUNDS IN THE FUTURE; TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON; AND TO DELETE A PROVISO CONCERNING FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Rep. McABEE proposed the following Amendment No. 1 (Doc Name L:\council\legis\amend\BBM\9175DW.94), which was adopted.
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/The disbursement of funds and the location for the regional reception and evaluation centers authorized in this subitem must be consistent with
Amend title to conform.